What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-3569?

CVE-2012-3569 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (Critical). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 80.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-3569?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-3569. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 80.6%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-3569?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2012-3569. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Ovf Tool CVE-2012-3569

CRITICAL

Use of Externally-Controlled Format String (CWE-134)

2012-11-14 cve@mitre.org

VMware Microsoft RCE Ovf Tool Workstation Player

9.3

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.3 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 14, 2012 - 12:30 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.3

DescriptionCVE.org

Format string vulnerability in VMware OVF Tool 2.1 on Windows, as used in VMware Workstation 8.x before 8.0.5, VMware Player 4.x before 4.0.5, and other products, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OVF file.

AnalysisAI

Format string vulnerability in VMware OVF Tool 2.1 on Windows, as used in VMware Workstation 8.x before 8.0.5, VMware Player 4.x before 4.0.5, and other products, allows user-assisted remote. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 80.6%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-134. Format string vulnerability in VMware OVF Tool 2.1 on Windows, as used in VMware Workstation 8.x before 8.0.5, VMware Player 4.x before 4.0.5, and other products, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OVF file. Affected products include: Vmware Ovf Tool, Vmware Workstation, Vmware Player. Version information: before 8.0.5.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.